A psychiatric evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed to understand an individual’s mental health, often serving as the first step in treatment planning.

Key components of a psychiatric evaluation include a review of personal history, mental status examination, and assessment of symptoms or behaviors affecting daily life. Individuals undergoing a psychiatric evaluation may experience issues such as mood changes, anxiety, or difficulties with focus and relationships.

Evaluations can vary in depth and are tailored to the individual, with specific types including diagnostic assessments, emergency evaluations, and preoperative evaluations, each guiding appropriate therapeutic interventions.